Ed Jacobson
Bert “Ed” Jacobson, 85, died peacefully on May 9, 2012 at his home in Almont.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Almont, with Reverend Amalraj Roche celebrating. Burial will be at the Almont Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Almont, with a Parish Rosary/Vigil at 7 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Ed was born August 26, 1926 in Sims, ND to James and Alice (Hanson) Jacobson. He attended school at Sims until the age of 15 when he went to work for the Peterson brothers. Ed was drafted into the Army and served in WWII from 1944-46. Returning home, he continued to work for the Peterson brothers. On August 28, 1954 Ed married Arlene Voigt at St. Gertrude’s in Raleigh, ND. He had met Arlene while helping her family herd cattle from Elbow Woods, ND to their ranch on the Cannonball River near Raleigh, when their family was uprooted due to the construction of the Garrison Dam. Ed and Arlene lived near McIntosh, SD for five years and returned to Sims, now north of Almont, in 1960. He continued to work for Sig Peterson until 2006. Ed was active on the ranch until his death. A cowboy at heart, Ed loved ranching, Angus cattle, horses, and above all, his family.
Blessed to share his life is his wife of 57 years, Arlene, Almont; seven sons, Dusty, Bismarck, Dale (Hollie) and David (Lynne), all of Almont, Darrel, Mandan, Jared (Sara), Lincoln, Michael, Mandan, and Mark (Marilyn), Almont; three grandchildren, James (Robyn) Jacobson, Almont, Debbie (David) Rau, New Salem, and Caroline Jacobson, Lincoln; three brothers, Wayne (Pearl) Miles City, MT, Bob (Delores), Billings, MT, and Jerry (Judi), Sheridan, WY; five sisters, Betty Scheid and Phyllis Clauson, both of Miles City, MT, Evie Jacobson, Grand Island, NE, and Peggy (Russell) Martin and Carol (Jack) Witcher, all of Miles, City, MT; numerous nieces and nephews; all of his extended family and countless friends.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra Alice in 1966; and an infant son, Andrew John.
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by TJ
On May 11, 2012
What an honorable man. I never met Ed, but how I wish I had. He got to live the life so many dreamed of…what a blessing. You’d have to say he was a man’s-man.
I’ve known his son Darrel for nearly 20 years. The family work ethic lives on in Darrel, as I’m sure it does in other members of the family.
May Ed rest in peace.
T.J.
by Fr. Hugo L. Blotsky, OSB
On May 11, 2012
My prayerful condolences to the Family of Ed Jacobson. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
I have known Dusty for many years. Sorry for your loss.
Fr. Hugo L. Blotsky, OSB
St. Francis Church
Thermopolis, WY 82443
by Bonnie
On May 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
by Sister Susan Lardy
On May 12, 2012
To the Jacobson family: Prayerful sympathy as you grieve the death of Ed. I believe Dusty was in one of the classes I taught at the University of Mary in the late 70s? I pray that Ed rejoices in God’s eternal welcome and embrace of love and peace.
May you bring consolation to each other, trusting God’s loving care of you all. Peace and all good.
Sincerely
Sister Susan Lardy
by Brenda (Schantz) Maloney
On May 12, 2012
To all the Jacobson Boys, So sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. May all the great memories get you though this difficult time. My Thoughts and prayers are with you.